To solve the problem, we need to determine the correct article (a, an, or the) for each sentence. Here's a step-by-step explanation of the solution:
Rules for Articles:
1.
Indefinite Articles:
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"a": Used before words that start with a consonant sound.
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"an": Used before words that start with a vowel sound.
2.
Definite Article:
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"the": Used when referring to something specific or already mentioned.
Solution with Explanations:
1.
____ plates are on the dining table.
- "Plates" is plural and general, so no article is needed.
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Answer: The plates are on the dining table.
2.
I want ____ burger.
- "Burger" is singular and starts with a consonant sound.
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Answer: I want a burger.
3.
There is ____ orange on the table.
- "Orange" is singular and starts with a vowel sound.
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Answer: There is an orange on the table.
4.
____ students are welcoming the chief guest.
- "Students" is plural and general, so no article is needed.
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Answer: The students are welcoming the chief guest.
5.
He is in ____ rush.
- "Rush" is singular and part of a fixed phrase "in a rush."
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Answer: He is in a rush.
6.
I have got ____ plan for that.
- "Plan" is singular and starts with a consonant sound.
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Answer: I have got a plan for that.
7.
She is always smiling and kind to ____ students.
- "Students" is plural and general, so no article is needed.
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Answer: She is always smiling and kind to the students.
8.
A teacher is ____ important person in everyone’s life.
- "Important" is singular and starts with a consonant sound.
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Answer: A teacher is an important person in everyone’s life.
9.
He is ____ best in this subject.
- "Best" is superlative and does not require an article.
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Answer: He is the best in this subject.
10.
There was ____ lot of fun while playing cricket.
- "Lot" is part of the fixed phrase "a lot of."
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Answer: There was a lot of fun while playing cricket.
Final Answers:
1. The plates are on the dining table.
2. I want a burger.
3. There is an orange on the table.
4. The students are welcoming the chief guest.
5. He is in a rush.
6. I have got a plan for that.
7. She is always smiling and kind to the students.
8. A teacher is an important person in everyone’s life.
9. He is the best in this subject.
10. There was a lot of fun while playing cricket.
Final Answer Box:
\boxed{
\begin{array}{ll}
1. \text{The} & 2. \text{a} \\
3. \text{an} & 4. \text{The} \\
5. \text{a} & 6. \text{a} \\
7. \text{the} & 8. \text{an} \\
9. \text{the} & 10. \text{a} \\
\end{array}
}
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of articles worksheets.
